4 Manor Road South, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0QL

Planning appeal 3324132 at 4 Manor Road South, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0QL (Elmbridge Borough Council) was allowed on 31 May 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would maximise the efficient use of urban land, in order to meet the Borough's identified housing need.

change of use, partial demolition of an existing building, conversion to dwelling house, and an additional 3-bedroom dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Lawrence R
Postcode: KT10 0QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would maximise the efficient use of urban land, in order to meet the Borough's identified housing need
whether the proposed development satisfactorily avoids piecemeal development
whether it is appropriate to develop the appeal site in isolation rather than as part of a comprehensive development
whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The proposed development would maximise the efficient use of land relative to its context whilst protecting the valued suburban character of the area, and would make appropriate provision for affordable housing through a justified financial contribution.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS17Policy CS19Policy CS21Policy DM4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 65

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